If you were paying attention

By Dr Benway

If you were paying attention,
you would have noticed me dying inside.

Faith in the faithless,
Clawing at the blackness
Waiting for angels that never arrive

If you were paying attention,
you would of heard me crying.

Hiding from nightmares
Fumbling in the fog
Holding out for words that are never spoken

If you were paying attention,
you would of seen me leaving

Haunted by regret
Praying for absolution
An ulcerous romance from which all others will be judged.

If you were paying attention,
you would notice I don't care any more...

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© 2008 Dr Benway
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Kittykat On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Kittykat (35)By person wrote:

    they don't notice because they are selfish and you can still be there but be gone,

  • Mari On Wednesday, January 7, 2009, Mari (425)By person wrote:

    cool

  • Leith Plunkett On Saturday, December 6, 2008, Leith Plunkett (239)By person wrote:

    With head held high. So much strength without the use of agression. Beautiful piece.

  • A former member wrote: this is great, i feel that i can relate to this in more than one way.

  • elisa On Monday, November 24, 2008, elisa (1616)By person wrote:

    a screaming aftermath for the oblivious. couldn't have said it better myself.

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